Akai Professional MPC XL Standalone Music Production Center

Powered by a new Gen 2 8-core processor with 16GB of RAM, MPC XL delivers four times the performance of previous MPCs. Load multiple plugin instruments, run complex sessions, and navigate your projects without interruption.

CREATIVE CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology brings a new level of expression to beatmaking and production. Each pad features four distinct quadrants, enabling advanced X/Y control, sound morphing, looping, layering, and modulation for the most dynamic playing experience.

MADE TO WORK WITH YOUR WORKFLOW

Easily view and access every element of your production with this system’s 10.1″ HD multi-gesture touchscreen with tilt. MPC XL has 16 Q-Link knobs, each with its own OLED display, providing clear visual feedback for mixing, editing, and sound design. XL Channel Command offers instant access to levels, sends, outputs, and recording parameters with a dedicated OLED and encoder for fast, intuitive navigation. An assignable performance touch-strip adds tactile control over FX, note repeats, faders, and more.

Performance-Ready Sequencing

Build, edit, and perform ideas with the integrated 16-step RGB function button sequencer. Whether you’re crafting complex beats, sequencing external synths, or arranging clips, the system gives you complete control over your entire workflow. 

Connect Your 
Entire Studio

Professional-grade I/O options allow for convenient connectivity with external gear: dual XLR/TRS combo inputs with mic preamps and phantom power, dedicated instrument inputs for guitars and keyboards, eight individual line outputs for routing and mixing, and eight stereo 1/8” CV/Gate outputs providing 16 total CV channels. USB-C delivers 24 channels of audio I/O, 32 channels of MIDI, and seamless sampling from smart devices.

A 256GB internal SSD gives you plenty of space for projects, samples, instruments, and presets. With no computer needed and instant one-to-one function buttons for every major MPC XL feature, you can stay focused on creating instead of menu diving.

Jump straight into production with an extensive library of premium plugin instruments, effects, and samples. MPC XL’s included software package offers a deep toolbox of inspiration for beatmakers, producers, finger drummers, DAWless performers, synthesists, and songwriters alike.

KEY FEATURES

Standalone hardware with MPC3 OS for a streamlined workflow

Gen 2 8-core processor with 4x the processing power of previous MPCs

16GB RAM for running multiple plugins simultaneously

256GB internal SSD storage for saving projects, plug-in instruments, samples, and presets

Expressive MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology with 4 quadrants per pad

Assignable performance touch-strip for tactile control of Performance FX, note repeats, Channel faders, and more

Step sequencer with 16 RGB function buttons

16 Q-Link knobs with performance-control OLEDs for immediate visual feedback

XL Channel Command allows for quick access to mixing and recording parameters (including level, sends, and outputs) at the touch of a button—with a dedicated OLED display and encoder for parameter control and visual feedback

One-to-one function buttons for immediate access to every feature

10.1” HD multi-gesture touchscreen with tilt

2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with mic preamps and phantom power for crystal-clear recordings

2 dedicated instrument inputs for recording guitars and keyboards

8 separate line outputs for external routing and mixing

USB-C connectivity for 24 channels of audio I/O, 32 channels of MIDI IO, and easy connectivity to sample from smart devices

8 stereo 1/8” CV/Gate outputs for a total of 16 CV outs

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth To enable wireless collaboration and file transfer

MPC Pro Pack. Powered by next-gen MPC3 OS and enhanced with new MPC Pro Pack features like studio-grade time-stretch, clip-launching, expanded CV control, and new pro plugins

Clip Matrix. Clip launch workflow for enhanced song arranging and performance

Technical Specifications

Feature-packed standalone studio centerpiece made for the next generation of beatmakers, songwriters, and music producers.

Digital Audio System

ADCs

24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz

DACs

24-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz

Digital Signal Processing

32-bit floating point

Mic Inputs 1–2

(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.19 / -0.16 dB)

Dynamic Range

109.8 dB (A-weighted)

SNR

109.3 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)

THD+N

0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)

Preamp EIN

-134 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)

-129 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted)

Maximum Input Level

+12.7 dBu

Sensitivity

-45.5 dBu

Gain Range

58.2 dB

Line Inputs 1–2

(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.09 / -0.05 dB)

Dynamic Range

109.8 dB (A-weighted)

SNR

109.4 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)

THD+N

0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)

Maximum Input Level

+20.1 dBu

Sensitivity

-9.6 dBu

Gain Range

29.7 dB

Line Inputs 3–4

(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.09 / -0.05 dB)

Dynamic Range

110.8 dB (A-weighted)

SNR

109.4 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)

THD+N

0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)

Maximum Input Level

+20.3 dBu

Sensitivity

-10.3 dBu

Gain Range

30.6 dB

Instrument Inputs 1–2

(2) balanced XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.15 / -0.05 dB)

Dynamic Range

111.0 dB (A-weighted)

SNR

109.6 dB (1 kHz, +0 dBu, A-weighted)

THD+N

0.0013% (1 kHz, +0 dBu, -1 dBFS)

Maximum Input Level

+10.1 dBu

Sensitivity

-19.6 dBu

Gain Range

29.7 dB

Phono Inputs

(2) unbalanced RCA

Dynamic Range

103.3 dB (A-weighted, 65 mVrms @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 Ω source)

SNR

97 dB (A-weighted, 4 mVrms @ 1 kHz, 20 Ω source)

THD+N

0.036% (1 kHz, -46 dBu, -1 dBFS)

Maximum Input Level

65 mVrms (1 kHz)

Sensitivity

2 mVrms (1 kHz)

Main Outputs 1–2

(2) impedance-balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.31 dB)

Dynamic Range

115.6 dB (A-weighted)

THD+N

0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)

Maximum Output Level

+20.3 dBu

Output Impedance

100 Ω

Line Outputs 3–8

(6) impedance-balanced 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.24 dB)

Dynamic Range

116.3 dB (A-weighted)

THD+N

0.005% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)

Maximum Output Level

+20.4 dBu

Output Impedance

100 Ω

Headphone Output

(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone

(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone

Dynamic Range

100.6 dB (A-weighted)

THD+N

0.025% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 Ω headphones)

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 / -0.31 dB)

Maximum Power Delivered

260 mW (<1% THD, 32 Ω headphones)

Maximum Output Level

+20.4 dBu

Output Impedance

32 Ω

Pads

(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pas with 3D-sensing technology

(8) banks (selectable via Pad Bank buttons)

Knobs

(17) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs

1) 360° encoder with push

(7) 270° knobs (gain, mix, level)

Buttons -(105) dedicated buttons 

• (36) single-color LED
• (43) dual-color LED
• (1) dual color + red
• (17) RGB LED
• (8) unlit

Display

(1) 1280×800 full-color, optically bonded, multi-touch display (10.1” / 256.5 mm)

(17) monochrome 128×32 OLED displays

CPU Processor:

8-core processor

RAM:

16 GB

Storage:

256 GB internal NVMe SSD + SATA expansion bay

Connections

(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) combo XLR/TRS inputs (stereo pair)

(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS line inputs (stereo pair)

(2) RCA phono inputs (stereo pair)

(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) instrument inputs

(2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS footswitch inputs

(8) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (4 stereo pairs)

(1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output

(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output

(4) 5-pin MIDI outputs

(2) 5-pin MIDI inputs

(8) stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs

(1) USB Type-C port

(3) USB Type-A ports

(1) SD card slot

(1) power adapter input

(1) drive bay for 2.5” SATA drive

Wireless

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Power

via power adapter:

19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive (adapter included)

Dimensions

21.4” × 19.2” × 3.7”

543 × 488 × 94 mm

Weight

15.87 lbs

7.2 kg